#231Career GoalMemorable
“A rising half‑volley with his left foot off Alexis Sánchez’s assist doubles Barcelona’s lead on Betis, the clean first-time contact sending the ball skimming past the keeper for career goal 231 and La Liga strike 137.”
VolleyLeft Foot
Year2012
La Liga#137
2011/12'#34
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueHalf Volley
2012#366
La Liga2012-01-15 · 21:30:00
4-2
Barcelona
Real Betis
2G
Messi’s brace, including a calmly taken penalty, keeps Barcelona in control of a wild league encounter against Betis as he leads the attack for the full 90 minutes in his age-24 prime.
Minute12'
Score
1-0→2-0
xG0.45
Impact
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Assist: Alexis Sánchez
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